Hardware Lab Engineer

Hardware Lab Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals, electronic circuits, PCB assembly, and hardware debugging.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting multiple engineering teams simultaneously.
  • Perform soldering, de-soldering, and rework of SMD (QFN, BGA, fine-pitch) and through-hole components.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, repair, and modify electronic PCBAs and hardware prototypes.
  • Build and modify prototypes using breadboards, preboards, and general-purpose PCBs.
  • Support board bring-up, hardware validation, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
  • Support RF testing activities, including RF chamber setup, testing, and maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain test fixtures, test setups, and lab automation solutions.
  • Provide hands-on hardware testing and debugging support to engineering teams.
  • Maintain hardware laboratory infrastructure, tools, and test equipment.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment remains operational, calibrated, and available for engineering use.
  • Perform preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments and test systems.
  • Own asset tracking and inventory management for laboratory equipment and tools.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records for boards, components, consumables, instruments, and accessories.
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments of equipment, prototypes, and engineering samples.
  • Monitor calibration schedules, maintain calibration records, and coordinate calibration activities.
  • Analyse equipment lifecycle and recommend replacements, upgrades, or new acquisitions.
  • Drive and sustain compliance with ESD, IPC workmanship, laboratory safety, and quality standards.
  • Drive and sustain 5S practices to maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.
  • Develop risk assessments and safety procedures for new equipment and test setups.
  • Demonstrate strong documentation, inventory management, and organizational skills.